Csection

I am having a c section again & I'm really scared.. I have 2 kids a 8 year old & a 2 year old the 8 year old was an emergency c section because the umbilical cord was around his neck. The 2 year old I think my doctor just was lazy it was a healthy pregnancy no reason to have a c section. This time once again the doctor said it's best for a c section since my youngest is only 2 years old so it a new scar. We wanted 4 children but the doctor said 3 is the safest because every c section is a risk. Now I'm nervous.

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Well I'm having my 3rd c section and my doctor hasnt even mentioned it being a higher risk. I mean, all c sections are a risk because it's a major surgery but I dont see why you couldnt have 1 more if you wait a few years.

I'm having my 3rd c section as well. My body does not and will not dilate. On top of that my pelvis bones are very thick, making my birthing canal to narrow to naturally birth a healthy baby. My oldest is 9 and my soon to be middle child is 4. I had alot of resentment about having to have c sections but I'm to the point now where I am just grateful for them because without it me and my children wouldn't be alive.

I've also spoken with my Dr about the number of c sections I can have. Over all the say 3, but you also need to find a Dr. That realizes all people are different. My Dr. Knows plenty of women who have had 5-7 c sections with no issues. She said my uterus is very healthy, and I can have as many children as I want. If my uterus ever gets to that point where it looks like it might be a risk she will let me know.

If you want more after this one, get a second opinion.

Good luck with everything, I still get some anxiety about it too. It is major surgery, so I think it'd be strange if we didn't .

I’ve had 3 C sections and will be having a 4th c section with this baby also, I’ve had a dr that said you can have as many babies as I want via c section and I’ve heard others say that they recommend no more than 3.. it seems to be a case by case senerio but I know someone who has had 5 csections.. I would like to attempt a VBAC, Some drs say after 3 csections it’s not a good idea but I have seen in my research that there are women who have had VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) after 4 or 5 csections. Prayers for us all because c sections are a major surgery and we have a longer recovery time.

My first was born via emergency c section, but my other two have been VBACs.

However, my mom had 4 c section (with the classical incision). I would get a second opinion about the number. You also might consider a second opinion on a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) this time. If that's something you're interested in obviously. You do you.

My dr said the risk of a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) is about the same as risks from a c-section with a full year between pregnancies. Are you a delivering at a hospital that can accommodate attempted VBAC, or does your doctor just not want to do it one?

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